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It is quite common, within Realms of Fantasy, for Dragons to be associated with both Elves and Fairies. Especially if you ascribe to the idea, that an Elf is a Fairy! Even so, I find that this Fantasy Fairy and Dragon wallpaper, is something “totally different” to anything I’ve seen before:

Fairy Battle Dragon – Flower Fairy Warrior Queen

Here, does the word “Fairy Glamour” take on a whole new meaning: that of a multi-coloured rainbow, both Fairy and Dragon! It feels as though this Fairy Realm, is within a totally “alien world”; which I feel is supported, by the “odd looking” ocean wave at the bottom of the image – as it seems a little “too tall”, and “out of place”. The multi-coloured rainbow effect, is particularly strong upon the Dragon’s face, and upon the Fairy’s Wings. The Height of Fairy Glamour perhaps? And in those heights, do I find an oddity within the centre of this image, as it appears that this Fairy’s Wand, gives rise to bubbles; which could be construed, as a Fairy Realm that’s Under the Sea 🙂 As it seems to me, that those bubbles are “rising” to the surface. But what of the Dragon’s Eyes? To me, they seem rather large! As do the Dragon’s Talons, which appear to be grasping/clenched. As such, does it appear at first glance, that this Dragon is hostile towards the Fairy; especially with his tongue “licking out”. But here, do I find more Fairy Glamour 🙂 For if you look at the Fairy’s face, then it appears that she is totally at ease, sitting upon/within her large pink flower! And “what a flower” she sits within: as this flower, is more akin to a Flower Fairy’s Throne. In pretty pink, it contrasts with the blue. In Begonias pink, it blooms with the hues of an undersea Anemone. For this Flower Fairy, also goes by the name, of “Warrior Fairy”. It’s as though she wears, Golden “battle armour” Jewellery, and has “little need” for anything else. The Jewellery appears in “Tribal Shapes”, that is wrapped primarily around her arms and legs; making it feel like she’s a Fairy Warrior Queen, to be reckoned with! Who just-so-happens to have a Battle Dragon, who accompanies her, when she’s travelling through this “Fairy Realm of Fairyland”.

Winter Fairies may be found within the Woods of many a Frozen landscape – with one of my favourites, being the Fantasy Realms of Tinkerbell! Now, I have heard that it is their Pixie Dust, that transforms an Autumn landscape – both in terms of Frost, and in terms of Snow. But what then, would we expect of a Winter Fairy Dragon Queen?

Does she ride through the woods this Night? With Gallop and Trotter, this Fairy Queen – Explores her Realm. Does she talk with the wildlife this Eve? With her ears of an Elf, and plenty of time to gossip, this Fairy Queen – speaks with her Dragon. What does her Fantasy Dragon have to say? Perhaps he speaks of the Winter Harvest, of an Acorn and it’s sleeping Tree? Perhaps he speaks of an impending Snow Storm, a mighty Blizzard of which to tell his Queen? It’s hard to say for sure, as these Black Dragons, often keep their secrets, to themselves 🙂 Although it can be said for sure, that he’s a Western Dragon, of a smaller/younger species – more of a Familiar? In any case, in this Heart of the Woods, did I find this Fairy Queen, sitting upon her Whiten Steed. It was a wallpaper scene, that could have been, straight from the pages of a Fairytale. It was an Adventurer’s Quest, where I felt the need, to put my feet up, on this Cold Winters Night. Yet here did I find an oddity: for this Fantasy Fairy, was dressed in the Blacks of the Night, with the contrasting Pinks of a Flower Fairy? It would seem as though this Fairy, had some power over, the Coldness of the Winter Snows? For she is dressed, almost as though, she’s in the Heights of Summer! Or perhaps instead, she just walks the Paths of Fairy Glamour 🙂 In any case, with the whispers of Winter, did I see this Fairy Queen, beckon her Dragon in black. The mysterious of Fairy, with the mythical of Dragon; the delicate of Fairy, with the Gathering of Snow – I had an idea! Perhaps this Fairy, whispered to her Dragon – Do you want to build a Snowman? My answer is yes 🙂 But not a Snowman, along the lines of the “Bad Snowman”, that’s found within Disney’s Frozen; more a Snowman, that’s found within, the Fantasy Realms, of my Winter Gardens. For in Paths of Snow, a Winter Fairy’s Horse does Trot. For in Paths of Snow, a Winter Fairy’s Dragon does Fly. For in Path’s of Snow, a Winter Fairy’s Dragon Queen, does Be-spell this Winter Haven, and all that come within, her Realm of Fantasy! And saying that, it is now time for me, to Be-Spell you: What song should you sing to a Snowman on his Birthday? Freeze a jolly good fellow! Freeze a jolly good fellow! And so say all of us!

I would usually expect to encounter a Flower Fairy, at the bottom of my Fairy Garden, as I have many flowers, where I know the “Flower Fairies” live. Thus, does this Flower Fairy, and her “Realm of the Moon”, seem somewhat unusual!First: the Fairy Glamour of the Moon. As this Moon, hides something in it’s shape 🙂 Initially, the Fairy appears to be sitting, in-front of the Moon; whose “celestial body”, is represented by the circular white outline, plus blue “inner clouds”. But soon enough, is the illusion dispelled, when you notice that her dress, “drapes over the moon” [especially in the bottom right-hand corner]. Then do you realise, that this Moon’s shape, is more of a crescent! Second: the Fairy Glamour of this Fairy’s Flowers. As these Flowers, make it feel as though, she’s hinting at something 🙂 What could it be? Just like my Fairy Garden, this Fairy is covered in Flowers. But why would that be strange? Unlike my Fairy Garden, here do I find just two types of flower; which appear to “match”, the colours of this Moonlit Realm. There’s Snowdrop in “bloom”, and Bluebell “so pretty”. There’s Snowdrop in “delicate”, and Bluebell “so bold”. There’s Snowdrop in “pure”, and Bluebell “so right”. For it seems to me, as though this Fantasy Fairy, carries a Wedding Bouquet! Perhaps she will be married, to this Fairy Moon? And in doing so, do I feel that this Fairy, is a Guardian of Moonlight, and it’s Power of the Tides. Third: the Fairy Glamour of her Black Cat. As her Cat, makes me think of a Witch’s Familiar 🙂 He’s all dressed in Black, looking at me. He’s all purring Bright, winking at me. He’s all relaxed in Content, dreaming of me. For this Fairy, and her “Witch-y” Spells, bring “light to the dark” this Night: tranquillity. For this Fairy, and her “Witch-y” Spells, bring “magic to the stars” this Eve: guiding light. For this Fairy, and her “Witch-y” Spells, bring “bloom to the flowers ” this Eventide: moonlight. Perhaps this Fairy, flew to the Moon on her Witches Broom? As her Fairy Wings, waited patiently this Night, for an answer to her question: Marry me? Butterfly Moon?

If you were to ask me to name the colour of a Dragon, that is unlike “any other”, then I would say – a Black Dragon. Immediately, is the connection with night-time apparent, but would such a connection be in Moonlight, Starlight or Nightmare?If Moonlight: does this Dragon’s scales, shine this night. Perhaps then, would this Dragon be helpful – as he helps “show the way”, on your next Fantasy Adventure, or “Treasure Quest”. If Starlight: does this Dragon’s eyes, shine so bright. Perhaps then, would this Dragon point the paths to the Stars – as it is with human ambition, and “Quests of the Mind”. If Nightmare: does this Dragon’s Horns scare you to the bone. Perhaps then, would this Dragon seek his torment – as he hunts you, through this “starless night”. Running, running, through the night – his eyes fixed on you. His towering form, sending shivers: “down your spine”. Calming, calming, through a starry sky – his power fixed on you. His towering form, inspiring you: “reach for the stars”. Guiding, guiding, through these cavernous rocks – his influence as strong as the sun. His towering form, bringing shape: “to these jagged rocks”. Yet, as it is with the colour of black – his desires “cloaked in mystery”. How would you know? Would you look to the whites of the sky? Would you look to the greens of the mountainous rock? Would you find your answer, in his Dragon’s Eyes, or in his Dragon’s Claws? For only in his Dragon’s Roar,would you find – your answer for sure! ROAR!!! As he sends a shiver down your spine. ROAR!!! As his Dragon’s Head, turns slowly to consider you. ROAR!!! As his Dragon’s Eyes, turn Maleficent Green, his intention is clear! For this Western Dragon, is a Chaos Dragon, versed in the Paths of Malice. Only then would you know, Nightmare for sure!As for a minute, did I think of that scene from Dungeons and Dragons, that City at the Edge of Midnight, where childhood dreams, of being dragged under the bed, still hold power, in these Midnight Realms. I froze!For this Chaos Dragon, revels in the Powers of the Dark, Master of the Night. For this Chaos Dragon, is a Lore onto himself, Hunter of the Darkest Soul. For this Chaos Dragon, lives in this mountain pass, and “judges all”, that desire to pass this way 🙂

Eastern Dragons are huge “serpent like” beasts, that are far more likely to be associated with a particular element, and/or a particular season. Just like Falkor “the Luckdragon”, they are often seen as the “source of information”, for many a stalwart adventurer. Upon one such “Fantasy Quest”, did I encounter, this Winter Dragon, Snow Dragon:In undulating snow dunes, with whispers of the forest, did this Winter Dragon: come to me. In warmth of “winter furs”, and “white in black” of Snow Leopard, did this Winter Dragon: fly to me. With colder skies, and bluer hues of “shiver winds”, did this Winter Dragon: speak to me. If I was on a Quest, could this Snowy Land – guide my way? It’s undulating dunes, made of powdery snow – no paths of trodden foot, just one step forward. It’s whispers of the forest, made of clumping snow – with heavy feet, and light of heart, just one step forward. It’s Winter Dragon “Spells of Winter”: two Snowmen on the right, one sleeping Mountain on the left – an army in the snow, two footsteps forward. If I was on a Quest, could this Snowy Land – go by name? It’s winter furs, and love of ice – no head’s bowed low, just iron of will, and much resolve. It’s agile as a hunting cat, and whiskers of the wizened man – it’s head held proud, with strongest back. This home of Winter Dragon: Siberia and her “Winter Gates”. For in Realms of Fantasy, do I find that I think of none other, than Disney’s Frozen 🙂 Especially that scene, where Elsa walks up the mountain, giving into her powers! And also that scene, where Anna is first tested, by the Blizzards of Snow, when first she tries to find Elsa. As that’s also where, this Eastern Dragon’s powers lay: the ability to command the Element of Ice, and the Element of Snow.For when this Dragon’s Mood, is thought of Conquest, will your Palace/Castle be besieged, in Realms of Ice. For when this Dragon’s Mood, is thought of Guardian, will your Adventurer be besieged, by Tests of Strength. For when this Dragon’s Mood, is thought of Winter, will your Landscapes be besieged, by Empires of the White 🙂 For this Winter Dragon, Snow Dragon, knows just where these Gates of Winter Fantasy, may be found: from the smallest “spec of snow”, to the largest “sheet of ice”, all are bound to him! From the smoothest “lake of skate”, to the harshest “climb of glacier”, all may bow to him! For he’s a Winter Dragon, a Guardian of his Winter Realm, whose versed in knowledge of the wise, and answer to your question: will it snow this day?

Western Dragons are huge ill-tempered beasts, that dwell in Caves and are the nemesis of many a “would be” Adventurer. On one such adventure, within these Fantasy Realms, did I encounter such a beast! A Guardian Fire Drake of the North:First, did I notice: this Dragon’s eyes. Two gems of yellow, in contrasting red, that locked on me, with Dragon’s rage. Second, did I notice: this Dragon’s stance. With two steps forward, one clenched fist, it’s head inclined, a Dragon’s bulk – fixed on me! Third, did I notice: this Dragon’s Hoard. With golden coins, and chests of treasure, a mountain pile, of Dragon’s wealth. If I was an adventurer, could this Dragon’s Hoard, be my – nemesis? It’s golden coins, made by Fire. It’s chests of treasure, made by Kings. It’s mountain pile, the “countless years”. This Dragon’s wealth, spoke in Fire! Two nostrils fuming – with reddened scales, two horns in bone – with highlight white. This Fiery Dragon, guards his Cave! Of stalactites, and plunging depths – with golden glow, and Earthly call. If I was an adventurer, could this Dragons Cave, be my – rest in place? Last, did I notice: the fallen Heroes, about his feet. Just skeletons remained, of once “mighty” Warriors. Last, did I notice: the fallen Swords, still held in grasp. Their sharpened edge, now – “lay in vain”. Last, did I notice: this Dragon’s War Cry. His “heart of rage”, determined eye, that brought me forward, with much desire 🙂 Only then, did I foresee, Mighty Smaug, in all his form?!Born of Western, Born of Malice, mighty Smaug spoke to me: “It’s MY Dragon’s Hoard”! A Dragon’s Spell, that I was under? A Dragon’s Wealth, before my Eyes 🙂 A Dragon’s Wrath, spoke in Fire! For this Knight’s Adventurer, knows just too well, where to find, these Western Dragons: they live in books, they live in artwork, they live in films, they live in games, they live in role play, they live in Caves!

When I think of Fantasy Fairies, are there usually two main types: “Fairies of the Light”, and “Fairies of the Dark”. For me, “Fairies of the Light”, have their Kingdoms of the Flower, in the Realm of Daylight. Whilst “Fairies of the Dark”, have their Kingdoms of the Lunar, in the Realm of Moonlight. So what kind of Fairy, do we have here then? As this Fantasy Fairy, and her “Silhouette in Moonlight”, strikes me as very unusual!First: this Fairy’s shape is defined through nothing but a silhouette. The lack of colour does not deter from the fact that this is a female Fairy. Second: this Fairy is sitting upon a large Toadstool. The lack of divide between the Fairy and the Toadstool, does not confuse my eyes [i.e. you can still tell “which is which”]. Third: this Fairy appears to be blowing Butterflies [from her right hand]. Thus, do I infer that this Fairy is a Flower Fairy! Yet, it is when the Fairy is taken with the Moonlit background, that this Fairy opens the doors to Fairy Glamour 🙂 As with two eyes in Fantasy, can it not be seen, that this Fairy is as big as the Moon? Or that the Toadstool, is the King of the windswept Meadow? With two eyes in Reality, can it not be seen, that this Fairy rests upon her Toadstool? Or that this Fairy, plants the seeds of this Meadow, upon this windswept Earth? With two eyes in Fairy Magic, can it not be seen that, I gain a sense of detail, from this Fairy’s silhouette, where there is none-upon the Fairy? Or that this detail, could indeed be nothing, but a Fairy and her Landscapes of a Dream? As with two eyes in Fairy Lore, can it not be said that: with “Gusts of Wind”, in trails of red, and trails of white, three spells be cast – one of Fairy, one of Moonlight, one of Midnight’s Realm, Fairy Delight 🙂